Why Multi-Unit Ownership Is Reshaping Franchising
The Growing Dominance of Multi-Unit Operators Franchising in the U.S. has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. What was once a network of entrepreneurial single-unit owners has evolved into an ecosystem increasingly driven by professional investors, private equity groups, and experienced multi-unit operators. Today, more than 420,000 franchise units operate under roughly 234,000[…]